Job Title: Special Education Specialist Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Principal/Special Programs Director Date Revised: 3/30/2026

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

To provide leadership coordination and support for the Special Education Department. This position ensures district policies and procedures are carried out and align with state and federal regulations. Special Education Department Specialists work closely with the Special Populations Administrative Team to ensure implementation of the special education program aligns with the districts vision. This position participates and leads the districts activities related to Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Masters degree required.

License/Certification in the State of Texas

Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

Knowledge of Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs

Effective communication skills

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of experience in assigned area/special education

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

1. Assist in establishing department objectives and oversee the plan for the implementation and evaluation of these objectives.
2. Participate in implementation of identified areas of targeted improvement needs as determined at the federal state and local level.
3. Conduct department meetings and attend relevant school district and professional meetings as assigned by the supervisor.
4. Assist teacher in assigned area in the handling of day-to-day functions related to assignment and act as a resource person.
5. Recommend to the Coordinators/Director necessary materials and distribute these materials to the department.
6. Assist in maintaining an accurate inventory of the department materials.
7. Assign and provide assistance to department contract staff as needed.
8. Provide specialized training to district and department personnel as assigned.
9. Draft caseload assignments for area of specialization in conjunction with assigned Coordinator for Director/Principal approval.
10. Monitor caseloads and recommend adjustments to administration.
11. Serve in a supporting role in the assigned area of specialization.
12. Assist the department administrators in developing interpreting and implementing policies and procedures.
13. Remain informed on educational innovations and trends related to assignment.
14. Assist the administrators in coordinating program needs.
15. Oversee area of specialization to ensure appropriate services to students.
16. Assure compliance with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rules local school board policy and district and department guidelines.
17. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director/Principal.
18. Manages student caseload in assigned area

Other

1. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and teachers.

2. Maintain professional relationships with parents students and colleagues.
3. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
4. Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
5. Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required.
6. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
7. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities control behavior through physical restraint assist nonambulatory students and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Required Experience:

IC